What does Preamble of DONOR Milk Act do?

This bill aims to improve the safety of pasteurized donor human milk. The bill also seeks to enhance the regulation of pasteurized donor human milk.

What does SHORT TITLE. of DONOR Milk Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Developing Oversight for Nutrition through the Official Regulation of Milk Act

What does REGULATION OF PASTEURIZED DONOR HUMAN MILK. of DONOR Milk Act do?

This section amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate pasteurized donor human milk. It defines 'pasteurized donor human milk' as human milk expressed by a mother, donated for use by another infant, and pasteurized without additives. It clarifies that food establishments manufacturing pasteurized donor human milk are not exempt from food manufacturer registration requirements. The Secretary is required to conduct annual, potentially unannounced, inspections of facilities manufacturing pasteurized donor human milk to ensure compliance with food safety and labeling requirements. The Secretary is authorized to provide grants to nonprofit entities manufacturing pasteurized donor human milk to assist with compliance, including equipment upgrades and certifications. Up to $8,000,000 is authorized for appropriations to carry out the grant program, available until expended.

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DONOR Milk Act

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill regulates pasteurized donor human milk by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require food establishments manufacturing it to register and comply with food safety and labeling requirements.
The Secretary is required to conduct annual inspections of facilities manufacturing pasteurized donor human milk to ensure compliance with regulations.
The bill authorizes grants of up to $8,000,000 to nonprofit entities manufacturing pasteurized donor human milk to assist with compliance, including equipment upgrades and certifications.

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